Mexico City to Havana (NLU–HAV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VB842
VB Viva
320
5:55 AM
CST
10:20 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB843+1
VB Viva
320
11:40 AM
CDT T3
12:40 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
MID Mérida 4h 25m VBY4 JUSVB Mérida (MID) to Havana flights
MTY Monterrey 5h 43m LHVB VB Monterrey (MTY) to Havana flights
CUN Cancún 7h 16m CMF9VB VB Cancún (CUN) to Havana flights
BOG Bogota 12h 2m AVM7VB P5 Bogota (BOG) to Havana flights
PTY Tocumen 13h 37m M7 CM Tocumen (PTY) to Havana flights
IST Istanbul ~30h 15m TK Istanbul (IST) to Havana flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Mexico City to Havana
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,091 mi 2h 25m nonstop +2h ahead

NLU–HAV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Viva leads the route. The flight covers 1,091 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–HAV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VB Viva 3 320 2h25
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – VB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLU to HAV direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to HAV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
156
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Havana from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to José Martí International Airport.
Metric NLU→HAV MEX→HAV
Distance from NLU 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 7
Flight time 2h 25m 3h
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to José Martí International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Havana is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
NLU: CST · HAV: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 8:00 PM in Havana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,091 mi / 1,756 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders must obtain a Cuba eVisa before traveling. As of July 1, 2025, Cuba replaced the old tourist card system with an online eVisa at evisacuba.cu. The eVisa allows stays of up to 90 days and can be extended once. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the visa expiry date.

You also need to complete the D'Viajeros form online within 7 days before your flight. Proof of medical insurance and a return ticket are required at entry.

NLU–HAV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Havana route.
Route details
Distance1,091 mi / 1,756 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: HAV
IATA / ICAOHAV / MUHA
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Passengers/yr3.5M
Elevation210 ft / 64 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to HAV flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to José Martí International Airport take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,091 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NLU to HAV: Viva.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Manuel Crescencio Rejón, Monterrey and Cancún.
Havana is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from HAV to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NLU to HAV

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and José Martí International Airport (HAV) are connected by nonstop service from Viva. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLU to HAV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to HAV is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,091 miles (1,756 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Manuel Crescencio Rejón, Monterrey and Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX).